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Ghana’s petroleum downstream regulator, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has confirmed the sudden death of its Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Dramani Bukari.
News of Bukari’s death circulated on social media on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, with some reports claiming that he died in London, where he had travelled for medical treatment.
The NPA confirmed his death at about 4 p.m. in a post on its official Facebook page, but did not disclose the cause or location of his death.
“Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return,” the regulator said, accompanying the statement with a reference to Qur’an 2:156.
“It is with profound sorrow that the Board and Management of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) announce the sudden passing of our Deputy Chief Executive, Dr. Dramani Bukari,” the statement said.
“Dr. Dramani Bukari’s passing is a great loss to the Authority, the downstream petroleum industry, and all who had the privilege to work with him.”
The NPA said it was deeply saddened by his death but took solace in the knowledge that he had “returned to his Maker.”
The board and management extended their condolences to his family, loved ones, colleagues and others mourning his death.
“We pray that the Almighty Allah give us all strength, comfort, and peace in this difficult time. May Allah grant our brother and leader eternal rest. Amen,” the statement said.
Several players in Ghana’s energy sector also expressed their condolences, recalling their interactions with the late deputy CEO.
GOIL PLC Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Edward Abambire Bawa said he first met Bukari while they served together on a subcommittee of Ghana’s Transition Team.
“I remember you as very affable, kind, and accommodating. God knows best. May your soul rest in perfect peace, bro. You will be missed,” Bawa wrote on Facebook.
Onasis Kobby, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, also expressed shock over Bukari’s death.
“Ohhhhhhhh Dramani Bukari, how can you do this? I am devastated,” Kobby wrote in a Facebook post.
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